AGENCY TESTIMONY
Call for respect and celebration of Lenape sovereignty and culture
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Joe Baker concludes his testimony with a direct appeal to the city and the committee, calling for respect of Lenape sovereignty and culture, and for celebration of the unique story of New York City that includes the Lenape people.
- Baker addresses the city of New York and the committee directly
- He asks for respect for Lenape sovereignty, art, and culture
- Baker calls for a celebration of the unique story of New York City, which includes the Lenape narrative
- This conclusion ties together the historical, cultural, and political themes of his testimony
Joe Baker
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And we come before the city of New York.
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We come before your committee.
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And we ask that you respect our sovereignty, that you respect our art and culture, and that you celebrate with us the unique story that is New York City.
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Thank you.
